Angels Recall Quinlan, Option Rodriguez to SL

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim announced today that the club has recalled infielder Robb Quinlan from Triple-A Salt Lake and optioned right-handed pitcher Francisco Rodriguez to the Bees.

Quinlan, 33, has appeared in eight games with the Bees in 2010, hitting .219 with one RBI. In one game with the Angels this season, he pinch hit for Erick Aybar on April 8 in the Angels home game against the Minnesota Twins. In 54 games for the Angels in 2009, he hit .243 with five doubles, two homeruns and 14 RBI. The St. Paul, Minn. native was originally selected by the Angels in the 10th round of the 1999 draft.

Rodriguez, 27, made his major league debut with the Angels on April 15, pitching one inning of scoreless relief against the New York Yankees. He has appeared in two games of relief for the Bees in 2010, registering two strikeouts and allowing two earned runs in three innings of play. In 2009, the Mexicali, Mexico native owned a 5-4 record with a 3.96 ERA in 44 games (one start). Rodriguez was originally signed by the Angels as a free agent in December 2005.

The Salt Lake Bees continue the 2010 season tonight at 6:35 p.m. at Spring Mobile Ballpark against the Las Vegas 51s. For more information about Bees season tickets, which start as low as $7 per game, please call (801) 325-BEES.